GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man jailed after domestic incident

Rodney S. Schwartz, 53, of Broadway Rd., Alexander, is charged with DWI, 2nd offense within 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st and open container, following an investigation into a domestic incident on Broadway road in Alexander on November 25, 2018. Schwartz was jailed on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond …

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GENESEE COUNTY/New K-9 has arrived, funds continue to be raised, second K-9 will also be added to assist with explosives detection

(Pictured left to right-Yngodess Shop owner Christine Crocker, Deputy Chris Erion, K-9 handler and Valeria Antonetti, Assistant at Yngoddess Shop)   The Genesee K-9 Fund had a $10,000 goal after K-9 Destro passed away last month due to cancer. That goal has been met. A new K-9 has been selected …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Tracy avenue man allegedly attempts to smuggle drugs into the jail

Jason E. Jones, 44, of Tracy Ave., Batavia, is charged with introducing dangerous contraband into prison 1st and criminal possession of a controlled substance after allegedly smuggling drugs into the Genesee County Jail while in custody with intent to utilize them while incarcerated. The incident occurred at 14 West Main …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Councilman taking place of retiring Town Justice, Duyssen appointed councilman until November of 2019

Councilman Robert Mattice served in his last meeting as Stafford Councilman on November 12th. He will now become a Stafford Town Justice in January of 2019 after a month of training. Mattice will fill the seat of Town Court Justice Brenda Mancuso who will be retiring. Mattice had about 3 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Area firefighters from six fire departments complete the Rescue Tech Basic course

(submitted photo and information) Ten area firefighters from six fire departments successfully completed the Rescue Tech Basic course held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center on September 17, 2018. This 24 hour course prepares students for a wide variety of possible rescue scenarios. Specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Hazardous Material Response team receives Technician Certification

(submitted photo and information) Nine (9) members of the Genesee County Emergency Support Unit/Hazardous Materials Response Team recently received Hazardous Material Technician certification. The Hazardous Materials Technician program is offered regionally by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). Certification requires successful completion of a 5 …

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